KLAS - Top Story News

I-Team: Taxicab Whistleblower Alleges Being Threatened

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:17:00 EST

A police officer fired by the Taxicab Authority says he's been ordered to shut up or else but that hasn't stopped whistleblower Scott Lewis from talking with the Eyewitness News I-Team.

Motorcyclist Killed in Sunday Morning Crash

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:50:00 EST

A Las Vegas motorcyclist is dead after a early Sunday morning crash on Durango Drive near University Avenue.

Las Vegas Student to Document African Aid Work

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:43:00 EST

A UNLV student is on the assignment of a lifetime. Jessica Walters is documenting the work of fellow students who are helping orphans in Ghana. Inside, find a link to follow her blogs, Twitter and video from Africa.

Recent Drownings Remind Parents to be on Alert

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:22:00 EST

Three child drownings in the past week have authorities warning parents to be extra vigilant when they children are anywhere near water.

Self-Proclaimed Prophet Arrested on Sex Charges

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:40:00 EST

Metro has arrested a 75-year-old "self proclaimed prophet" on 29 felony sexual charges involving children.

Local Solider Prepares for Sixth Deployment

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:08:00 EST

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, one local man is preparing for his sixth deployment.

I-Team: Some Las Vegas Cab Drivers Accused of Long Hauling

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:53:00 EST

If you've ever taken a cab to or from McCarran International Airport, you may have been taken for a ride that cost you more than it should have. Long hauling is when drivers chose longer routes that rack up a higher charge on the meter.

Police Have Responded to 53 Cases of Kids in Hot Cars

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:58:00 EST

Metro police want to remind everyone about the dangers of leaving your children in the car. In addition to the heat danger, police say in just a matter of minutes, a child could be kidnapped.

Health Inspectors Close Down Doctor's Office

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:24:00 EST

State health officials say a Las Vegas doctor's office has been performing outpatient surgeries without a license.

Park Police Cry Foul Over Small Staff

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:15:00 EST

In 1991, Clark county had a population of 835,000 and it had 17 park police officers. Now, the county is well over 2 million and yet there are still less than 20 people in the park police department.

Fans Must Register Online to Attend Jackson's Memorial

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:15:00 EST

The public memorial for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is open only to 17,500 fans who are randomly selected to get free tickets.

I-Team Update: Doctor's Lawyer Fired Up Over Knapp's Stories

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:55:00 EST

Lawyers for Las Vegas surgeon Dr. Mark Kabins are asking a federal judge to throw out an indictment of Kabins because of news stories and newspaper columns.

Las Vegas Strip to Close for Magician's Death Drop

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:04:00 EST

A section of the Las Vegas Strip will be closed to traffic on July 4th when magician Steve Wyrick performs a "Death Drop" escape.

Path Cleared for High-Speed Rail Service to LA

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:51:00 EST

A high-speed train connecting Las Vegas to Los Angeles is one step closer to reality after a major announcement by the Secretary of Transportation.